Simple French Toast Casserole with Apples
This crowd-pleasing Simple French Toast with Apples is easy to make casserole and is perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch. It has the perfect blend of cinnamon-infused French toast and the sweetness of apples.
Servings: 4 - 6 servings
Equipment
- 13 x 9 inch casserole
- large mxing bowl
- small bowl
- spoon
Ingredients
- 1 16 ounce loaf of French bread
- 6 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 21 ounce can apple pie filling
For the icing drizzle
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons milk
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with nonstick spray. Set aside. Cut the loaf of bread into one-inch cubes. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon. Add the bread cubes to the bowl, and toss gently to coat it all in the batter.
- Pour the soaked bread into the casserole dish and spread evenly. Then, spoon apple pie filling over the bread mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, or up to 8 hours.
- Remove the casserole dish from the refrigerator, and preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Bake for 50-55 minutes, then remove from the oven. Add the drizzle ingredients (powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla) to a small bowl, and stir until smooth. Drizzle over the top of the casserole.
- Serve warm
Notes
See post for time saving tips and variations